Tarzan of the Apes

Description

Tarzan of the Apes is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, that was first published in 1914. It tells the story of John Clayton, also known as Tarzan, who is raised by apes in the African jungle after being orphaned as a baby. As Tarzan grows up, he becomes a skilled hunter and fighter, and eventually encounters other humans, including a beautiful woman named Jane Porter. After discovering that he is the rightful heir to a vast English estate, Tarzan must navigate the complex world of civilization while grappling with his dual identity as both a wild jungle animal and a nobleman. Throughout the novel, Tarzan must defend himself and those he loves against various threats, including wild beasts, rival tribes, and greedy hunters. Tarzan of the Apes is a classic adventure story that has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and comic books. It remains a popular and enduring tale, celebrated for its timeless themes of identity, civilization, and the struggle between man and nature.

№ 1 in the Tarzan series.

This book has 85,943 words, 170 pages in the PDF version, and was originally published in 1914.

Production notes: This ebook of Tarzan of the Apes was published by Global Grey in 2019, and updated on the 12th February 2023. The artwork used for the cover is 'Tropical Forest with Monkeys' - by Henri Rousseau.